Toyota Highlander 2011 Manual page 8

During normal driving
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The gasoline engine is predominantly used. The electric motor
(traction motor) charges the hybrid battery as necessary.
When accelerating sharply
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The power of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is added via
electric motor (traction motor) to that of the gasoline engine.
When braking (regenerative braking)
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The electric motor (traction motor) charges the hybrid battery
(traction battery).
Regenerative braking
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The motor generator converts kinetic energy to electric energy when:
The accelerator pedal is released.
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The brake pedal is depressed with the shift lever in D or R.
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Conditions in which the gasoline engine may not stop
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The gasoline engine starts and stops automatically. However, it may not stop
automatically in the following conditions:
During gasoline engine warm-up
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During hybrid battery (traction battery) charging
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During low or high hybrid battery (traction battery) temperature
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When the heater is switched on
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Charging the battery
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As the gasoline engine charges the hybrid battery (traction battery), the
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battery does not need to be charged from an outside source. However, if
the vehicle is left parked for a long time the hybrid battery will slowly dis-
charge. For this reason, be sure to drive the vehicle at least once every
several months for at least 30 minutes or 10 miles (16 km). If the hybrid
battery becomes fully discharged and you are unable to jump-start the
vehicle with the 12-volt battery, contact your Toyota dealer.
1-1. Hybrid system
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